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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

THE MARKETS. Chicago, Mon
day afternoon, Dec. IL, The week open
ed quiet on Change without much
change in prices from the close on Satur
day. The early hours of the session
brought decline in wheat, and slight
but irregular advance in corn, oats and
provisions. May wheat opened at 8424c,
sold at 847sc and down to 8414c and was
steady at 1880 when the discouraging
visible supply figures we're made known.
In few minutes the price dropped to
SAC. May corn opened at $3.50. sold up
to 81 and back again under 54c before
noon. May oats sold from 33c up to 1890.
Ribs we're 21sc higher, lard Sc higher and
pork steady at noon, although pork was
at one time 15c higher.
At the afternoon session there was
decline of 35@15c in wheat and corn,
which was regained before the close at
2:90 P. NJ. Closing prices for wheat, oats
and provisions we're steady at P. NJ.
No. Wheat-Decembe 764c, Janu-
airy 763s and 1910. closing at outside,
February 7716c. May 8335@S311c and
S37s1, closing $500.
rn-December 1875, January 1875
and 1880, February 1874 and 1870, May
$50 and 5324@537sc, closing at outside
for January and May.
Mess Pork-January S14771S, Febru-
AIRY @l49O, May sold at S15.221S@l5.321S
closing at $3.50.
Oats-January 3O4c. May 331S@334
and 49, closing at outside.
Larl January S745. FEBRUARY 1921,
March $7.6219, May $50 @7.821E.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

BR. H. N. BROWN will preach monthly as
follows:
I'd Sunday. Pleasant Grove, Ind.
4th Sunday, Saluda.. Ind.
REV. N. R. QUACKENBUSH will preach
monthly as follows:
1st Sunday, Mt Carmel, Ind
I'd Sunday, Rising Sun, Ind.
3rd Sunday, Union, Union Co.. Ind.
4th Sunday, Ireland, Ind.
REV. JOHN RICHARDSON will preach
LIST and Sd Sundays, Eaton, o.
I'd Sunday, New Paris, 0
4th Sunday, Plattsville, o.
REV. J. w. HENLEY will preach
Dec Is, Woodstock, o., IL A.
REV. MARY T. CLARK will preach
Dec 10, Huntertown, II A. M, TP.M.
Dec. 20, Huntertown, IL A. M, Pm
tAlso, during the weeks as friends may de-
sire.
ARTHUR A. STEARNS. Agent of Buchtel
College, will hold meetings as follows:
Dec. Is, Chardon, O..
REy. 1. B. GRANDY will preach
Dec. 10 to %, Milan, Ind.
Dec. "a. McCords.
Dec. 20, Oakland.
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SKATES AND GUNS FOR CHRISTMAS.

We invite the particular attention of the
boys, old and young, little and big, to the ad
vertisement in another column of the Jenny
& Graham Gun Co., SO State street, Chicago
They advertise to send strong club skates by
mail anywhere in the United States, at only
65 cents per pair. They also sell guns, rifles
revolvers, shot-guns, and everything in the
sporting goods line at much below manufac
turers' prices. The house is enterprising
honest, reliable, and will do just what they
say every time. Write for catalogue.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17
CATARRH CURED.

A clergyman, after years of suffering from
that loathsome disease, catarrh, and vainly
trying every known remedy, at last found a
prescription which completely cured and
saved him from death. Any sufferer from
this dreadful disease sending self-addressed
stamp envelope to Prof. ]. A. Lawrence,
PIP East 9th street, New York, will receive
the recipe free of charge.
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1Iarried.

Nov. 3d. 1887, at the residence of the offci
ating elergymen, Rev. S. P. Carlton, near Mil
ford Centre. O., Mr.. Charles Diehl, and Miss
Iva Harper.
AT Logansport, Ind, Nov. %, 1887, at the
residence of the brides parents, by Rev. !. B.
Grandy, Mr.. Daniel D -iscoll, conductor on the
Pan Handle and Miss Msude Hagenbuck.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

BEAUTIFUL SONGS" is the name of a new
sunday-school singing book, by the popular
composer and compiler of music, PROF. s. "
STRAUB, of Chicago. The hymns in this boob
are of higher CHRISTIAN character and posses
more than ordinary merit, while the tune
are rich in melody and harmony. They have
swing and spontaneity about them that can.
not fail TO inspire everyS ne who sings or hears
them. While they are easy, they are not
trashy. "and are correctly composed. The mel.
odies do not run so high as to injure chill
dren's voices, as many do. The large and clear
type used in "BEAUTIFUL SONGS" is feature
that is unusual and very important.
"BEAUTIFUL SONGS" contains 1872 pages,
and is well printed and strongly bound. with
handsome covers. We offer it TO our Univer-
salist sunday-schools, believing it will prove
as popular and well-sdspted TO their wants as
the other works of this well known composer
author of"rHE LIVING FOUNTAIN" "MoRNINe
LIGHT" and "CRowN OF GLORY"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17
EVENINGS WITH THE DOCTRINES

At the Church of the Redeemer, corner of
Warren avenue and Robey street, the pastor,
the Rev. Charles Conklin, will deliver course
of Sunday evening lectures upon the impor
ant themes m entioned below.
Dec. 1S-" What do we know about the Res
urrection?"
The services will begin promptly at $780, A
cordial invitation is extended to the public
Strangers will be promptly seated. At the
close of each service printed resume of the
points of the sermon will be distributed
There will be a fine musical program each
evening. Come, whosoever will.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17
Church 9Qutices.
UNIvERsALIsT GENERAL CONVENTION,
RECEIPTS FOR NOVEMBER.

ANNUAL CoNTRIBUTIoNs.-Befor 81 ,029. 43
Westfeld, o., TO-; Cincinnati o., 10; Herki-
mer, NY, g. SO; Edwards, NY, 4.25; Peru, o.,
2.4s; Belleville, o., AT; Havana, o 227; One
onts, NY, for 1888, 20; Rochester, MIMI, IA +;
Anoka, Mimi, 8; Mrs. NJ. A. Pence, Biggsville,
ILL.,, 1; Washington. DC. 1919; Plymouth,
Mass, 10. Total, $1,133.22.
MISSIONARY BoXEs.-Before, $3.50; Iowa
Convention, $l3.75; 3O,96i, 355 Total, 5000
MINISTERIAL RELIEF FUND.-As before
s2O6.O2.
THEOLOGICAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND.-Before,
$685. Pa, 10; VT, 30. Total, $40.
INTEREST RECEIvED.-Before,$ $40; In Nov
ember 40; 1915; 20; n; 100; BIS; n; 32 1880;
$50; IT'S; "a; 1880; 40. Total, 81, O33.75.
FOREIGN MIssIoNs.-Stamford Ct, Su nday
School, $21 rs.
In all, 2 months, S3,55504.
G. L. DEMAREsT Secretary.
MQnchester NJ H.
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Christmas Cards

For sending by mail to friends, each packed in
Separate box. Imported especially for this
season. Entirely new. Stock limited. Four
beautiful designs, assorted Pink, Blue and
Cream. Surprising anything to be bought
elsewhere for price.
No. | 5: Fringed Satin Panel, Sur
mounted with Card Center.
No. 8 Fringed Card Panel, Sur
mounted by Circular, Frosted
Scene Center. A beauty.
No. II: Round or 6ell-shaped,
Satin Pad. Design Center. Very
Pretty.
No. 8: Fringed Bannerette with
Center of IVorine Crescent Over
tapping Round Frosted Card. Very
large and pretty.
Price. Postpaid. 25cts., Each. Five Copies,
S1.OO. IL Copies by express. $500, ORDER
NOW.
DANIEL AMBROSE,
Is Randolph ST., Chicago, III.
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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

The death is reported from Whatcom,
W. T., OF the Rev. I. s. Kalloch, who has
long been a prominent figure of the Pa
cific coast. Mr.. Kalloch became noto-
rious in Boston many years ago. He was
wounded by Charles De Young, editor Of
the San Francisco Chronicle, and his son
afterward murdered Mr.. De Young.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17
SEVERAL DISTINGUISHED SOLDIERS

Porter, Gen. Alfred Pleasanton, Col. J. S.
Mosby, and Col. I. W. Higginson, will con-
tribute series of articles to the Youths
COMPANION during the coming year, on
"Boys in the Army" The articles will be
full of incidents, and designed to illustrate
the valor and the peculiarities of young
anldiara
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

Two breweries at Des Moines, Iowa,
valued at 100000, were closed last week
by the authorities. The owners, who
have no desire to contest the matter in
the courts, have asked for reasonable
time in which to close oct their business,
and it is believed that this request will
be granted.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

The Russian government is in such
pressing straits for money that it will be
compelled to accept the string ent terms
offered by the French banker. Nothing
can be expected at Berlin because of the
unfriendly attitude of the Germans to-
ward the Russians.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

The Joliet Qll.) Steel company will
close their mills about December % for
an indefinite period, on account OF lack
of the usual orders from the railroad
companies. About two thousand men
will be thrown out of employment.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

THREE men were instantly killed and
two fatally and others seriously injured
by the fall of car in the shaft of a coal
mine in Luzerne borough, Pennsylva-
mia, last week Saturday.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

SAMUEL SPENCER has been elected to
succeed Robert Garrett as president of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. The new
president will receive a salary of $4,000
per annum.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

SEVEN of the leaders of the Ohio tally
sheet forgeries have been indicted. 1t is
rumored that the Hon. Allen o. Myers
has also been indicted, but it is not be-
lieved that he can be convicted.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

CHICAGO has been selected by the Ma
tional Republican Committee as the
place for the Convention, and June 19as
the time. Senator Sherman says he is
satisfied with the choice of the National
Cnmmittaa
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

WALRUFF's big brewery at Lawrence,
Kan, has been declared common null
sance by the United States Court, and the
Marshall has been ordered to abate it.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

AN express car ON the st. Louis, Ar
kansas & Texas Railroad was entered and
robbed by three masked men near Tex
arkana, Ark, Saturday night. The rob-
bers secured about $4,000 and made
good their escape.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

AT the Stock Yards, Monday, the re-
ceipts of cattle were 10000; trade fair
prices steady. Receipts of hogs $4,000;
trade dali from the opening to the close,
with a down turn of to 10 cents
on the best heavy and packing sorts;
prime heavy, $5.35 to $3.50, packing
sorts 500 to 1928. Light sorts $500 to
OK IN
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

Advice to mothers. Mrs. Winslows Sooth-
ing Syrup should always be used for children
teething. 1t soothes the child, softens the
gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. 25c bot
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17
gAlEs ABOUT The Bible
TO THE YOUNG FOLKS.
nY JOHN G. ADAMS, Do.

The book is designed to acquaint our youth
with the plain and unmistakable truths Of the
gospel as oeld and taught by the Universalist
Church TO answer clearly and candidly the quess
slons which viii always be coming up in the re-
hglous world until it is everywhere enlightened
and oiesS with the truth OF the primitive Gospel,
:, what 90 Universalists believe, and what will
thelr Ealtn DO toward blessing and saving the
worldr 1t us not class or text book, but is in
Tended 20 be plain instructor and an attractive
companion TO every youth seeking religious i'm
struetion and the religious life.
10 plead its utility as an agent in our Christian
Work would be a waste of words. If we desire to
save the rising generation from religious error
ana deadly unbelief, and establish their minds
ana hearts In the truth of the Gospel the present
seems most betting time to do all the activ
WORK we can in this direction.
Inc book contains eleven "Talks' or ''Nunl.
oers, on the following topics:
l. GOD the Creator.
z. GoD speaking in the Bible.
o. Inc Bible: What Has ii Done7
!. variety OF Reading in the Bible.
3. How GoD Loved the World.
O. heaven: What and Where it Is.
z Hell: What and Where it is.
:. What is Faith?
y. What is Salvation7
~. What after Death?
H. Remembrance of GoD in Youth.
me work is especially commended co the at.
sensloh OF our minister's Sunday-school superin-
,eis ana teachers, parents and all others
zI oiess tne youth looking to it for instruction,
Wv" 0uo ruin and life OF our holy religion.
"S cages. so cents per copy.
MISUNDERSTANDING House, Western Branch
CHICAGO. ILL
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

The President on Monday sent to the
Senate for confirmation long list OF Of
fetal appointments that were made dur
ing the late recess of Congress.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

A party of citizens living near Bear
City, Kan, gave chase to gang of horse
thieves, Thursday, and killed three of
them.
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BOOKLETS.
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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

THIRTY survivors of the wrecked
steamer "Scholten" arrived at New York
on Saturday by the Netherland steamer
p. Caland.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

THERE was great activity in the metal
trade at New York, on Saturday, owing
to further advances in the price OF cop
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

HERR MosT, the New York Anarchist,
has been admitted to bail in the sum OF
$4,000 pending an appeal for new trial.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

national energies, suspending our coun-
try's development, preventing investment
in productive enterprise, threatening f.
nancisl disturbance, and inviting schemes
OF public plumber. This condition of our
Treasury is not altogether new, and it
has more than once Of late been submit
ted to the peoples representatives, in the
Congress, who alone can apply a remedy.
And yet the situation still continues, with
aggravated incidents, more than ever
presaging financial CONFUSION and wide
spread disaster. 1t will not do to neglect
this situation because its dangers are not
now palpably imminent and apparent
They exist none the less certainly, and
await the unforeseen and unexpected &C.
casion when suddenly they will be pre-
cipitated upon US. On the Both of June,
1885, the excess of revenues over public
expenditures, after complying with the
annual requirement of the sinking fund
act, was $l7,859.735.S4; during the year
ended June 80, 1886, such excess amount
ed to $49, 405,5 45 20, and during the year
ended June 30. 1887, it reached the sum
of $55,567, S49.54.
"The simple and plain duty which we
owe the people is to reduce taxation to the
necessary expenses of ap economical OPP
Grafton of the Government and to restore
to the business of the country the money
which we hold in the Treasury through
the perversion Of governmental powers.
Tnese things can and should be done with
safety to all our industries, without dam
ger to the opportunity for remunerative
labor which our working men need, and
with benefit to them and all our people,
by cheapening their means of subsistence
and increasing the measure of their COM
forts"
The message was followed by the pub
LEGATION of long interview with Hon.
James g. Blaine, now in Paris. The Re-
publican chieftain vigorously presented
the side of protection for American in
dustries as opposed to the recon menda-
tons Of the message. The general opinion
is that the tariff issue is placed squarely
at the front by these delivera noes from
the respective sides of the camp of pol
| flies
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| I

We believe that there is one God, whose
nature is Love, revealed in one Lord Jesus
Christ by one Holy Spirit of Grace, who will
finally restore the whole family of mankind to
holiness and happiness.
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ILLINOIS UNIvERsALIST CONVENTION

months of the year. Will not the parishes en-
deavor to make their Contributions as soon
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The 0Week's Mens.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1887.

DIR. ASA GRAY, the eminent botanist, is
dying of apoplexy, at Boston.
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UNlVERsALlsT PROFESSION OF FAITH.
ADOPTED 1903.

We believe that the Holy Scriptures of the OLD
and New Testaments contain revelation of the
character of God, and of the duty, interest and
final destination of mankind
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Ill.

We believe that holiness and true happiness
are inseparably connected, and that believers
ought to be careful to maintain order, and
practice good works; for these things are good
and profitable unto men
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DIR. AND MRS. PARKER sailed from New
York for England on Saturday.

CONGRESS adjourned last week after re-
ceiving the message, until Monday.
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INDIANA STATE SUPERINTENDENT.

REV. r., N. JOHN, State Superintendent of
Churches. will hold meetings as follows:
Dec. 49, North Vernon, Ind, as friends ar
range.
Correspondence regarding preaching solic-
tied.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

REV. L. w. BRIGHAM will preach
Dec. Is, 25 Cowdeu, with series of meetings
during the intervening week.
[Superintendent's Postofice address-Gross
Park, Ill.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-12-17

The Editor is assisted by an able corps Of
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS, embracing
many well known writers, with correspond
ents in the several States of the West and
Northwest, who will keep its readers informed
in regard to all matters of Importance In
it's special field. THE UNIVERSALIST d
devoted, in general terms. to
Religious and Educational Interests,
Literary and Doctrinal Discussion,
Secular and Religious Intelligence,
Current Topics of the Church,
Missionary Matters,
and
Home and Family Welfare.
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G. S. MCPHERSON, Secretary.
Address, SIG CleUeland Avenue. Chicago.
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appointments.

ILLINOIS STATE SUPERINTENDENT.
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1t presents, from week to week, sermons
from well known preachers, bright, fresh
and attractive articles, a variety Of church
news. and an attractive miscellany for
the family. 1t gives special attention 70
Conventions, the Sunday School and all Mis-
sionary enterpris-. THE UNIVERSALIST
will be Weekly record of the Progress of
Universalist Church in all departments Of re.
ligious activity, and will be made welcome
visitor in the homes of our people.